The average train between Lisle and Elgin takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Lisle to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lisle and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lisle is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lisle station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Lisle to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
Lisle to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Lisle and Elgin is 31.3 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Lisle to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 50m.